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Childhood

In 1996-1999 he studied at The college of management academic studies in Rishon Le-Zion, Israel, earning a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.

Career

Shimon Akad is an experienced Chief Operating Officer at Playtech who has been in his role for 6 years. He has experience in the gaming industry, affiliate management, customer acquisition and e-commerce. Strong business development professional.

2006-2010. - General Manager at Plaza Gaming
2011-June 2014. - VP Operations at Playtech limited
2014-June 2015. - CEO at Playtech limited
2015-present - COO at Playtech limited

Playtech plc develops unified software platforms and content for the online, mobile and land-based gaming industries. The company's gaming applications include casino, poker, bingo, sports betting, live games, casual games and fixed odds games.

Alex Vasilev

Scientific editor and fact checker

Alexander, born in 1979 in Rostov, has been interested in maths and logic since childhood, dreaming of becoming an engineer. However, in the late 1990s, after discovering online casinos, he switched to studying gambling, recognising the complex mathematical systems involved. Working for a regional newspaper (from correspondent to deputy editor-in-chief), he learnt fact-checking and critical analysis - skills that later became the basis for his work on Casinoz. Alexander checks every detail, from the RTP of slots to the terms of bonuses, demanding documentary proof. Colleagues call him the ‘microscope man’ for his meticulousness in verifying data. He not only exposes inaccuracies, but also teaches players strategies, bankroll management and how to recognise unscrupulous casinos, turning gambling from a game into a science. Thousands of users trust his recommendations, knowing that behind every word is a week of testing and years of expertise.

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